Trees and shrubs

The Egyptians were familiar with putting trees in pots to carry them around easily, then the Chinese did it because it looked good, but the Japanese are the people who became the true creators of the art of bonsai.

Barbary fig key facts Botanical name – Opuntia ficus‑indica Common names – barbary fig, Mickey Mouse cactus, prickly pear, tree cactus Family – Cactaceae Type – perennial cactus Height – 15 feet (5 m) and more Exposure – full sun Soil – light, well-draining, any pH Hardiness – not hardy (minimum 50°F or 10 °C) […]

Black locust tree, which is also called false acacia, is a tree species considered invasive.

Pernettya is a nice evergreen shrub that is remarkable in fall with its distinctive and elegant berries.

Dogwood trees illuminate the garden in winter with their colorful red and yellow bark and elegant, wispy shoots that wrap themselves in diamond-like sheathes of frost. The stylish abstract bearing adds a modern touch to the garden.

Don’t let your garden turn all drab in winter! Make it evolve into a space that is appealing all year long by planting trees with beautiful bark.

In the birch family, Betula utilis jacquemontii catches the eye thanks to its superb silver-white trunk.

Dogwood (or Cornus) is a beautiful shrub that shares lovely flowers and beautiful leafage, especially in fall.

A classic sight in gardens, Cornus alba is a shrub that both easy to grow, and strikingly ornamental.

Lilac blooms and shares its fragrance right at the beginning of spring, which makes it one of the most beautiful flower shrubs.

Photinia stand out with their scarlet and red-colored leaves.

Buddleja is a shrub that offers magnificent bunches of flowers that attract butterflies.

Buddleia is a shrub that exhibits beautiful bunches of flowers that butterflies delight in.

Butterfly bush key facts : Botanical names: Buddleja, Buddleia Common names – Butterfly bush, butterfly tree, summer lilac Family – Scrophulariaceae Type – Shrub Bearing – round Height – 10 to 18 feet (3 to 5 meters), depending on the species Breadth – 6 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meters) Exposure – full sun to part sun Soil – any type […]

Sea orache key facts : Botanical name – Atriplex halimus Common names – sea orache Family – Chenopodiaceae Type – shrub

Dodonea viscosa key facts Botanical name – Dodonea viscosa Common name – broadleaf hopbush Family – Sapindaceae Type – Shrub

Wow, imagine getting that ocean-blue Caribbean feel right in your own back yard! There are a lot of silver-blue shrubs,

Rhododendron is among the most beautiful heath soil shrubs.

Azalea japonica is a small heath shrub that provides evergreen, bushy growth. Its main appeal, however, is the massive blooming: beautiful flowers ranging from pink to red, purple and white.

Bamboo is a beautiful modern evergreen shrub, but if left unchecked, it may spread uncontrollably.

Paulownia is a fast-growing tree that reaches a stupendous size, and its purple flowers that appear in spring are just as amazing.

Fagus sylvatica or common beech is certainly one of the most majestic trees in our forests. As seasons roll in and out, the fabulous size of its crown, the vast diversity of its shapes, and the many appealing charms it offers make it a favorite. Fagus sylvatica key facts : Botanical name – Fagus sylvatica Common […]

Want to give your garden a tropical touch? Plant bamboo! But choose the right one – some varieties are extremely invasive…

Saint John’s wort is a shrub with abundant blooming which requires practically no care at all.

Basic Olearia facts Botanical name – Olearia traversii Common name – Olearia, Chatham tree daisy, Chatham Island Akeake Family – Composaceae Type – Shrub

The Ginkgo biloba or silver apricot is a very ornamental tree thanks to the beauty of its leaves and its sprightly, elegant bearing.

The surprising and abundant blooming of the Cotinus tree brings a touch of hazy light and volume to your garden, both when planted as a standalone and in a shrub bed.

Thanks to their hardiness and the low growing requirements they need, Hypericum are the perfect plants for beginner gardeners, or those who have a difficult garden to bloom.

A favored hedge shrubs around many of our gardens, Prunus laurocerasus is an easy shrub to grow and care for, perfect for beginner gardeners.

It’s very difficult to classify these gigantic stalks: they’re the size of shrubs and grow like perennials… but they’re technically grasses! Some bamboo plants are towering high, others are dwarf-sized, some have straight canes and others arch back down and even creep along the ground.

Callistemon is a little shrub that’s both original and very ornamental.

White willow is certainly less famous than its cousin the weeping willow. However, its foliage and silhouette also make it a very interesting option.

Choosing evergreen shrubs to grow as a hedge is often a great solution to cut off inquisitive onlookers or simply to mark the limits of a garden with regarding to immediate neighbors.

Cordyline australis is a beautiful exotic plant that’s worthy of appearing on the most far-flung travel postcards!

Phyllostachys is among the most famous bamboo families in the garden. Giant, dwarf, green, yellow black… there’s one species for every garden! Discover how to care for it in a few simple steps.

Here are 5 ideas of shrubs that birds love using for shelter. Each one is a dream come true for wild birds, helping them survive the cold season and hide out from foul weather.

Windmill palm, or Trachycarpus, is one of the palm trees that best resist the cold – perfect for our temperate climates!

Inviting wild birds to come forage for snacks in your garden hedges is one of the most thrilling garden shows – and it’s great for the environment, too.

With its dense clump-like silhouette and tight-growing stalks, Fargesia is the ideal candidate for growing a privacy hedge. This non-invasive bamboo grows corms that bear elegant, thin green leaves.

Beech is a majestic tree that is common in most of Europe’s forests. Here are all out tips to grow beech well.

Tamarisk can be classified into three species: Tamarix aphylla, T. parviflora, and T. ramosissima. On some continents, it is reported as an invasive species since it crowds native vegetation out. Here are a few maps that show the distribution of Tamarix

Russian olive, or Elaeagnus angustifolia, is native to Europe. On other continents, it is reported as an invasive species since it crowds native vegetation out. Here are a few maps that show the distribution of Russian olive

Albizia, though a magnificent tree, can be a truly invasive weed in places where it isn’t native.

Scotch broom, although a delightful shrub, is not to be planted everywhere. This European native fought with other plants to secure its own living space in its native habitat.

Horticulturists love its yellow blooming, but French broom (Genista monspessulana) is actually invasive in many countries. It’s a dangerous fire hazard, too!

Bradford pear, or Pyrus calleryana, used to be all the hype in ornamental gardens throughout the United States and Europe. Today, common sense labels it for what it is: an invasive tree that’s

Hawthorn is a shrub often used for defensive hedges, and it is also very ornamental.

In the vast Cornus family, Japanese dogwood is an outlier thanks to its one-of-a-kind fruits and flowers. This will for sure add a touch of exotic originality to your garden.

Araucaria araucana, or Monkey puzzle tree, is a surprising evergreen conifer that’s very ornamental.

If you’ve got a large garden, go ahead and plant a Gleditsia triacanthos, you’ll savor its cool shade during summer. And, you’ll marvel at the honey locust‘s sweet fall fruit pods in fall and winter.

The sweetgum tree is reputed for its nice star-shaped leaves and the flamboyant yellow, orange and red hues it displays in fall.